Reversing the rings on the finger (the wedding band on top of the engagement ring) does indicate that you are a widow. It is a personal choice how long you wear your rings. Your heart will tell you the answer. Some women give them to their daughters. Some put them away in a safety deposit [...]
Archive for September, 2009
24Sep
Condiments are accompaniments for food, such as mustard, horseradish, jam, etc. Yes, there is etiquette when eating such condiments. The key is to “spoon” small portions on to your bread and butter plate (jams and jellies) or on to your luncheon/dinner plate. Never smear butter, jams, or jellies directly on to a roll from a [...]
21Sep
The main course dinner fork. When you are finished, place both the salad and dinner forks parallel on you plate at the 10 to 4 [o'clock] position.
17Sep
If you are doing something that does not please your mate, I have to say that you are wrong in working on a compatible relationship. Think about how it looks, first of all. Sort of goofy, right? Now if you are in a diner and you are all alone sitting at the counter, I would [...]
14Sep
On your right side, either on the lapel or adjacent to where the lapel would be. For networking purposes, this enables you to easily glance at someone’s name, especially if you have momentarily forgotten it. Let me clarify that professionals such as realtors, store clerks, flight attendants, doctors, and Fred at the gas station wear [...]
10Sep
Left hand. You may drink out of the right hand, but shift it back over to the left. This will enable you to have your right hand free for shaking, but it will also avoid a cold, clammy handshake.
07Sep
I have sweaty palms and it is embarrassing when I shake hands with people. Any suggestions?
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Before going out, wash your hands and dry them well. Apply an odorless anti-perspirant to the palm of your right hand. Whatever you do, be careful not to scratch your eyes using this hand. Hopefully this will help you. People who have cold hands, I suggest that you go to the restroom and run very [...]
03Sep
What does one do or how does one respond when on vacation with friends and someone tactfully and pleasantly says, “We are planning a shopping trip tomorrow, however, it is fine if you don’t want to go with us.” Excuse me, what does that mean?
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It means opportunity !! It means choice !! It means you can sleep in and do nothing – Hallelujah!! It means you have the choice to go shopping, or the choice to have a day to yourself. That choice offers opportunity to go to the beach, visit a museum or take a long walk. It [...]
